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BIM for FM

Job Order Contracting

Despite the fact that the use of the BIM [1] methodology in Facilities Management is becoming ever more important for all organizations for both economic and environmental reasons, BIM software adoption for facilities operation and maintenance (O&M) remains poor. 7. info@4BT.US. [1]

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The pros and cons of becoming a subcontractor

Fieldwire

Subcontractors and general contractors have some similarities As a subcontractor, you’ll still need to carefully manage your relationship with the person or organization that hired you. Because subcontracts are negotiated rather than bid upon, you may not need bonds for subcontracts. Check out her Twitter to see more of her work.

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Why Some Job Order Contracts Fail

Job Order Contracting

Facility managers and real property owners struggle with their numerous and ongoing renovation, repair, sustainability maintenance, and minor new construction projects. Focus must be upon negotiation and mutually satisfactory resolutions. Even a JOC Plan Can Go Wrong. All participants must want the benefits that JOC can provide.

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Senior Estimator in Bellevue

Construction Cost Estimating

Deacon is looking for a senior level Estimator with experience in conceptual estimates, negotiated work, competitive bidding, etc. Experience should be on projects valued from $5 to $50 million in commercial new construction and renovations. Proficient in Excel, On-Screen Takeoff, Bluebeam , SmartBid or similar bid management software.

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JOB ORDER CONTRACTING Solutions

Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting, or a JOC Program is NOT simply a procurement method that public and/or other organizations use to complete renovation, repair, and minor new construction projects. All line items should be organized by CSI MasterFormat and updated annually. Process involved when using JOB ORDER CONTRACTING Solutions.

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Every Owner Should Implement JOC – JOB ORDER CONTRACTING – for Renovation, Repair, Sustainabilty, and Maintenance Construction Projects

Building Information Management

Quite simply, all organizations need to “do more with less”, and provide transparency and better cost controls. Renovation, repair, and maintenance represent the bulk of facility management related costs, exceeding that of new construction for many/most. Performance-based. Shared Risk-Reward. Collaboration. The Future.

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Top 10 Checklist: RSMeans Cost Data for Government Construction

Building Information Management

Masterformat organization of RSMeans Cost Data drives cost effective data usage, re-use, updating, and the ability to easily built custom line items built upon RSMeans standard items. Leveraging third party software, owners can then compare these IGEs to contractor estimates within seconds. RSMeans Line Counts.